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GK02 MDU

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

47,585 mi
Last recorded47,585 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 MDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 47,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower ram rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust sleve corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower ram rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust sleve corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 46,479 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable play detected at steering rack strongly recommend replacement unit / repair etc. ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel free play at the steering wheel nearing 13mm legal limit. this is due to nearside steering rack inner joints. this issue MUST be addressed as soon as possible. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 46,479 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable play detected at steering rack strongly recommend replacement unit / repair etc. ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel free play at the steering wheel nearing 13mm legal limit. this is due to nearside steering rack inner joints. this issue MUST be addressed as soon as possible. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 45,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight free play ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 45,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in boot opens up when on full lock (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in boot opens up when on full lock (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight free play ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 43,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover split, but preventing ingress of dirt when suspension is under load (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover split, but preventing ingress of dirt when suspension is under load (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to deteriorate/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to deteriorate/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Discoloured/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Discoloured/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to deteriorate/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to deteriorate/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,514 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 40,509 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure central mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 39,696 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses starting to discolour and deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres starting to perish and crack between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 39,696 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses starting to discolour and deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres starting to perish and crack between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,674 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 36,020 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 35,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,372 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,648 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 32,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,641 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,853 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 26,228 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 26,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake lever on offside rear caliper does not fully return .brakes not binding and reach all mot requirements however recommend service adjust etc

Fail 23 Feb 2010 24,532 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake lever on offside rear caliper does not fully return .brakes not binding and reach all mot requirements however recommend service adjust etc

Pass 2 Jan 2009 22,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,538 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,190 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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GK02 MDU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK02 MDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GK02 MDU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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